Interpretation #7170

Published May 24, 2013

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Original Request

Code Version
2010
Code
BUILDING
Code Description
Building
Chapter
4
Section
436
Topic
Adult Day Care

Question

Is it the intent of the code to enforce the requirements of section 436 in addition to those of section 433 in the case of "Adult Day Care" occupancies?

Answer Published 05/24/2013 at 12:13 PM

Yes.

Commentary

While there is not a definition of "Adult Day Care" in Chapter 2, Section 436.5 dealing with construction types specifically discusses Adult Day Care, implying compliance requirements. This is a situation where the most stringent of the requirements would apply. Additionally, section436 contains requirements which relate to day care occupancies and day care homes. Which of these requirements are applicable is based upon the number of clients who receive care.